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2002 Alabama Crimson Tide football team

American college football season

American college football season

FieldValue
year2002
teamAlabama Crimson Tide
sportfootball
imageAlabama_Athletics_logo.svg
conferenceSoutheastern Conference
divisionWestern Division
short_confSEC
APRank11
record10–3
conf_record6–2
head_coachDennis Franchione
hc_year2nd
off_coachLes Koenning
oc_year2nd
off_schemeMultiple
def_coachCarl Torbush
dc_year2nd
def_scheme[4–3](4-3-defense)
captainJarret Johnson
captain2Kenny King
captain3Kindal Moorehead
captain4Tyler Watts
captain5Ahmaad Galloway
captain6Lane Bearden
stadiumBryant–Denny Stadium
Legion Field

Legion Field The 2002 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) during 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season. Led by Dennis Franchione in his second and final season as head coach, the Crimson Tide compiled an overall record of 10–3 with a mark of 6–2 in conference play, placing first in the SEC's Western Division. However, Alabama was ineligible to compete in the 2002 SEC Championship Game or a bowl game due to a two-year postseason ban imposed as part of the penalty for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) violations. The team played home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama.

Alabama began the season with a 4–1 record, only losing a close game at No. 8 Oklahoma. On October 5, the Crimson Tide lost another hard-fought game to the No. 4 Georgia, 27–25, at home. The team then defeated their next five opponents by an average of 24.4 points. In the Iron Bowl, Alabama lost to Auburn Tigers by a score of 17–7. The Crimson Tide ended their season with a win over Hawaii.

On December 5, Franchione left Alabama to take the head football coaching job at Texas A&M University, which was left vacant by the firing of R. C. Slocum.

Schedule

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Game summaries

Middle Tennessee

In the only game that Alabama would play at Legion Field in 2002, the Crimson Tide would score a season opening win for the first time since 1999.

StatisticsMiddle Tennessee Blue Raiders}}"MTSUAlabama Crimson Tide}}"Alabama
First downs2222
Total yards385430
Rushing yards183194
Passing yards202236
Turnovers10
Time of possession30:0229:58
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders}}; text-align:center;"**MTSU**PassingAndrico Hines16–24, 165 yards, 1 INT
RushingReShard Lee11 carries, 56 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTyrone Calico7 receptions, 75 yards
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingTyler Watts16–22, 236 yards, 2 TD
RushingAhmaad Galloway15 carries, 77 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTriandos Luke9 receptions, 85 yards

Oklahoma

The first road game of the year for Alabama would prove to be one of the most exciting game of the year. Despite trailing 23–3 at halftime, Alabama roared back in the second half with 24 unanswered points to take a 27–23 lead late into the 4th quarter. Oklahoma however, scored the last 14 points to win 37–27.

StatisticsAlabama Crimson Tide}}"AlabamaOklahoma Sooners}}"Oklahoma
First downs1412
Total yards288283
Rushing yards96−23
Passing yards192306
Turnovers31
Time of possession36:4423:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingTyler Watts16–32, 185 yards, 1 INT
RushingAhmaad Galloway18 carries, 66 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingSam Collins6 receptions, 82 yards
Oklahoma Sooners}}; text-align:center;"**Oklahoma**PassingNate Hybl16–30, 251 yards, 1 TD
RushingKejuan Jones3 carries, 12 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingMark Clayton4 receptions, 129 yards, 2 TD

North Texas

In the first game of the season at Bryant-Denny Stadium, The Crimson Tide would go over 500 yards of offense for the first time this season and win their first non-conference game at Bryant Denny Stadium since 1999. This game also was the first time since 1986 Alabama would not sellout their game at Bryant-Denny Stadium snapping a streak of 56 straight sellouts in Tuscaloosa.

StatisticsNorth Texas Mean Green}}"North TexasAlabama Crimson Tide}}"Alabama
First downs1125
Total yards131534
Rushing yards50336
Passing yards91198
Turnovers23
Time of possession26:1433:46
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North Texas Mean Green}}; text-align:center;"**North Texas**PassingAndrew Smith9–18, 70 yards, 1 TD
RushingPatrick Cobbs14 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingGeorge Marshall6 receptions, 39 yards, 1 TD
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingTyler Watts12–15, 161 yards, 1 INT
RushingShaud Williams7 carries, 101 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingDonald Clarke3 receptions, 80 yards

Southern Miss

For the second straight week, Alabama would hold their opponent to under 150 yards of total offense to win their third game of the season. This would be Ahmaad Galloway final game at Alabama as he would tear his ACL in the 4th quarter.

StatisticsSouthern Miss Golden Eagles}}"Southern MissAlabama Crimson Tide}}"Alabama
First downs820
Total yards145372
Rushing yards35351
Passing yards11021
Turnovers53
Time of possession20:4939:11
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Southern Miss Golden Eagles}}; text-align:center;"**Southern Miss**PassingMicky D'Angelo8–27, 110 yards, 1 INT
RushingDerrick Nix14 carries, 61 yards
ReceivingMarvin Young2 receptions, 35 yards
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingBrodie Croyle4–15, 15 yards, 2 INT
RushingShaud Williams21 carries, 137 yards
ReceivingSam Collins2 receptions, 10 yards

Arkansas

Shaud Williams would take the opening play 80 yards for a touchdown as the Crimson Tide beat Arkansas on the road for the first time since 1996.

StatisticsAlabama Crimson Tide}}"AlabamaArkansas Razorbacks}}"Arkansas
First downs1813
Total yards552299
Rushing yards267172
Passing yards285127
Turnovers12
Time of possession33:4626:14
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingBrodie Croyle12–24, 285 yards, 2 TD
RushingSantonio Beard21 carries, 134 yards
ReceivingShaud Williams2 receptions, 88 yards
Arkansas Razorbacks}}; text-align:center;"**Arkansas**PassingMatt Jones7–18, 127 yards, 2 INT
RushingCedric Cobbs13 carries, 70 yards
ReceivingGeorge Wilson3 receptions, 54 yards

Georgia

Georgia would use a Billy Bennett 32 yard field goal to beat Alabama in the first meeting between teams since 1995.

StatisticsGeorgia Bulldogs}}"GeorgiaAlabama Crimson Tide}}"Alabama
First downs2216
Total yards385306
Rushing yards194133
Passing yards224197
Turnovers32
Time of possession30:1629:44
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia Bulldogs}}; text-align:center;"**Georgia**PassingDavid Greene15–27, 224 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingMusa Smith21 carries, 126 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTerrence Edwards5 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingBrodie Croyle16–29, 197 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingRay Hudson3 carries, 45 yards
ReceivingDre Fulgham3 receptions, 63 yards, 1 TD

Ole Miss

Santonio Beard tied Shaun Alexander record of five rushing touchdowns in a game as Alabama dominated Ole Miss on Homecoming.

StatisticsOle Miss Rebels}}"Ole MissAlabama Crimson Tide}}"Alabama
First downs1518
Total yards223456
Rushing yards53265
Passing yards219222
Turnovers11
Time of possession31:2528:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ole Miss Rebels}}; text-align:center;"**Ole Miss**PassingEli Manning18–32, 219 yards, 1 INT
RushingRobert Williams8 carries, 23 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingChris Collins3 receptions, 62 yards
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingBrodie Croyle6–11, 179 yards, 1 TD
RushingSantonio Beard13 carries, 138 yards, 5 TD
ReceivingDre Fulgham3 receptions, 87 yards, 1 TD

Tennessee

For the first time since 1994, Alabama beat Tennessee snapping a seven year win streak that the Vols had. To date, this was the longest streak by any opponent over the Tide.

StatisticsAlabama Crimson Tide}}"AlabamaTennessee Volunteers}}"Tennessee
First downs1417
Total yards300222
Rushing yards210102
Passing yards128163
Turnovers26
Time of possession32:4927:11
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingBrodie Croyle5–7, 128 yards
RushingSantonio Beard16 carries, 65 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingZach Fletcher1 reception, 56 yards
Tennessee Volunteers}}; text-align:center;"**Tennessee**PassingCasey Clausen14–26, 161 yards, 3 INT
RushingJabari Davis7 carries, 26 yards
ReceivingTony Brown4 receptions, 40 yards

Vanderbilt

For the second year in a row, the Crimson Tide traveled to Vanderbilt and for the 18th straight time Alabama would beat Vanderbilt. This would be the last time Alabama would play Vanderbilt until 2006 snapping a 50 consecutive seasons streak of playing.

StatisticsAlabama Crimson Tide}}"AlabamaVanderbilt Commodores}}"Vanderbilt
First downs249
Total yards428162
Rushing yards15746
Passing yards271116
Turnovers02
Time of possession36:2223:38
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingTyler Watts15–21, 176 yards
RushingTyler Watts14 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTriandos Luke9 reception, 102 yards
Vanderbilt Commodores}}; text-align:center;"**Vanderbilt**PassingJay Cutler7–18, 116 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingKwane Doster15 carries, 33 yards
ReceivingKwane Doster2 receptions, 43 yards

Mississippi State

Alabama used their offense in the first half and their defense in the second half to preserve second straight win against the Bulldogs for the first time since 1994–95. This game was not televised making it the first Alabama game since 1995 not to be on live television.

StatisticsMississippi State Bulldogs}}"Mississippi StateAlabama Crimson Tide}}"Alabama
First downs1721
Total yards246409
Rushing yards107165
Passing yards139244
Turnovers20
Time of possession31:1928:41
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Mississippi State Bulldogs}}; text-align:center;"**Mississippi State**PassingKevin Fant19–33, 127 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJerious Norwood9 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingJustin Jenkins4 receptions, 35 yards
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingTyler Watts16–22, 223 yards, 3 TD
RushingSantonio Beard14 carries, 68 yards
ReceivingTriandos Luke7 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD

LSU

Alabama defense would record a shutout for the first time since 1997 as they defeated the LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge.

StatisticsAlabama Crimson Tide}}"AlabamaLSU Tigers}}"LSU
First downs2714
Total yards477196
Rushing yards300131
Passing yards17765
Turnovers12
Time of possession34:3625:24
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingTyler Watts11–20, 177 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingShaud Williams16 carries, 131 yards
ReceivingSam Collins5 reception, 115 yards
LSU Tigers}}; text-align:center;"**LSU**PassingMarcus Randall6–17, 39 yards
RushingMarcus Randall6 carries, 54 yards
ReceivingDevery Henderson3 receptions, 25 yards

Auburn

Alabama would trail for the first time since the Georgia game earlier in the season as Auburn would upset Alabama to continue their undefeated mark in Iron Bowl's played in Tuscaloosa.

StatisticsAuburn Tigers}}"AuburnAlabama Crimson Tide}}"Alabama
First downs1417
Total yards298320
Rushing yards129111
Passing yards169209
Turnovers11
Time of possession29:4330:17
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Auburn Tigers}}; text-align:center;"**Auburn**PassingJason Campbell10–18, 169 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingTre Smith25 carries, 126 yards
ReceivingMarcel Willis3 receptions, 59 yards
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingTyler Watts11–21, 126 yards
RushingShaud Williams7 carries, 48 yards
ReceivingDre Fulgham2 receptions, 58 yards

Hawaii

Alabama reached ten wins for the first time since 1999 as Alabama beat Hawaii to end the season 10–3. This would be Dennis Franchione's last game as coach at Alabama; he left to be Texas A&M head coach on December 4, 2002.

StatisticsAlabama Crimson Tide}}"AlabamaHawaii Warriors}}"Hawaii
First downs1821
Total yards373360
Rushing yards280−12
Passing yards93372
Turnovers51
Time of possession38:5521:05
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Alabama Crimson Tide}}; text-align:center;"**Alabama**PassingTyler Watts8–15, 81 yards, 1 TD
RushingShaud Williams23 carries, 160 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingSam Collins3 reception, 42 yards, 1 TD
Hawaii Warriors}}; text-align:center;"**Hawaii**PassingTimmy Chang26–53, 373 yards, 2 TD, 4 INT
RushingChad Kapanui1 carry, 10 yards
ReceivingJeremiah Cockheran9 receptions, 207 yards, 1 TD

Personnel

Coaching staff

**Reference:**

Roster

References

References

  1. "Franchione bolts Alabama for Texas A&M". CNN.
  2. (September 22, 2002). "Tide shuts down Eagles". The Montgomery Advertiser.
  3. . ["2002 Alabama Crimson Tide Schedule and Results"](https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/alabama/2002-schedule.html). *[[Sports Reference]]*.
  4. . ["2002 Football Schedule"](https://rolltide.com/sports/football/schedule/2002). *[[University of Alabama]]*.
  5. Karels, Carter. (2016-10-20). "Flashback to Dennis Franchione's move from Alabama to Texas A&M; 'he left in a way he should not have left'".
  6. ''2002 Alabama Crimson Tide Football Media Guide'', p. 2
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